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APPLICATION FILED APB. 1s. 191s,

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

RENZETTI LUIGI AND RENZETTI AMINDO, 0F NEW YORK, N. Y.

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To all whom it may concern Be it known that we, RENzn'r'rr LUIGI and RnNzET'rr AMINDO, both subjects of the King of Italy, andresidents of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, in the county and State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Table, of which. the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to improvements in tables, and particularly to tables having adjustable tops whereby the extra leaves or parts may be added or removed, whenever desired, for increasing or decreasing the upper surface of the tables.

Another object of the invention is to provide a table with a rigid framework connected with the leg or legs, by which the top of the table is slidingly supported, the top being arranged in two parts so that each part may be moved substantially an equal distance away from the Vcenter of the support in expanding the table, and toward the center of the support when contracting the table in order that filling leaves may be added centrally of the said support and consequently centrally of the table.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a table with a pedestal, leg or support arranged so as to allow the top to be increased or decreased in size in such a manner that the center of the top will always remain over the center of the pedestal and thereby provide an even balance for the pedestal without the necessity of dividing the pedestal into parts.

In carrying out the objects 'of the invention, apedestal, of any desired kind, is provided, which is formed so as not to be divided or come apart when the table is opened up for the addition of supplemental leaves. Rigidly connected with the top of the pedestal is a support to which is rigidly secured a supporting and guiding frame. On this guiding frame is arranged the parts of the table, which may be moved back and forth, toward and from the center of the pedestal. The extra or supplemental leaves may be placed in position between the divided parts of the top whenever desired, and these supplemental leaves are adapted to be supported by the supporting frame in such a manner that the entire top of the table will be so positioned that the center thereof will always be above the center of the pedestal.

A practical embodiment of the invention is represented in the accompanying draw.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application led April 18, 1913.

Patented May 12, 1914.

seriai No. 761,994.

ings forming a part of this specification, in which similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a table with part of the pedestal removed, the same disclosing an embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the structure shown in Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a botton plan view of the structure shown in Fig. l, the pedestal being broken away; Fig. 4 is a bottom plan View of the table with one supplemental leaf arranged therein, the pedestal being broken away; Fig. 5 is a bottom plan view of the table in a closed position, the pedestal being broken away; Fig. 6 is a section through Fig. 5 on the line 6-6; Fig. 7 is a section of Fig. 4t approximately on the line 7--7 and Fig. 8 is a detailed, fragmentary sectional view showing how the auxiliary leaves are adapted to be folded in posi- OII;

Referring more particularly to the drawings by numerals, 1 indicates a pedestal of any desired kind which is not divided and does not open when the top of the table opens. Rigidly secured to the top of the pedestal 1, in any desired manner, as, for instance, by screws or bolts, are a plurality of supporting members 2. Resting upon the supporting members 2 and preferably rigidly secured thereto is a frame 3. The frame 3 is provided with end members 4 and 5 and side members 6 and 7. A pair of supporting and guiding strips 8 and 9 are connected to the end members l and 5, while a centrally arranged supporting and guiding member 10 is connected with the sides 6 and 7. The guiding member 10 is formed with stops 11 and 12, and with a plurality of guiding notches 13, 14, 15 and 16, designed to engage with and guide suitable guiding runners 17 arranged upon supplemental or extra leaves 18 and 19. Spaced a short distance from the sides 6 and 7 of the frame 3 are stationary guides 20 and 21 rigidly secured to the supports 2. The guiding runners 22 of part 23 of the top of the table and also the guiding runners 24 of part 25 of the top of the table are adapted to be engaged and guided by the guideways 2O and 21, and 22 and 24;, the same as in common use, with the exception that suitable stops 2G are provided and also guiding grooves Q7. rllhe stops 26 are designed to prevent the center of the parts 23 and 25 from passing the center of the pedestal, so that when the parts 23 and 25 are closed, as shown in Fig'. 5, they Will be properly centered. Suitable locking hooks 28 are provided for locking' the parts 23 and 25 together When closed. r1`he grooves or slots 27 are designed to be engaged b-y suitable pins 29 connected with the auxiliary leaves, 18, 19, so as to cause the auxiliary leaves to be spaced apart and from the parts 23 and 25. .Vhen the table is moved apart to its farthest extent the positioning of the auxiliary leaves by the pins 29 also properly locates the leaves so that the outer parts thereof may be folded inwardly, as shown in Figs. 2 and 8.

The auxiliary leaves 18 and 19 are constructed identically the same,.so that the description of one will apply equally to both. The leaf 19 (Figs. 2 and 8) is provided With a body or central portion 30 which extends from the side 7 with a slight clearance and to which is hinged end members 31 and 32. When the leaf is folded the end members Will not contact so that there Will be provided a small space, as sho-Wn in Fig. 2, in order vto allow the leaves to be easily moved to the open position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1 and in full lines inA Figs. 3 and 4. It Will be observed that each of the end members 31 and 32 engage a groove 33 formed in the side members 6 and 7, 'and then engage the topof the side members so that the side members act 'as fulcrums for raising the body 30 of the leaf. After the leaf has been raised it may be moved toward the part 25 or in an opposite direction, as required. In any event, after the leaf has been unfolded and the parts 23 and 25 moved tow-ard each other the leaf 19 commences to be moved to the posit-ion shown in Fig. 4. However, if both the leaves 18 and 19 are used, the same Will take substantially the position shown in Fig. 3, andv then a closed position, as the parts 23 and 25 move toward each other. It Will be 'observed 'that 'when one leaf is used, the 'same is arranged centrally of the pedestal, as shovvn in F iig- 4, so that the table will This is be evenly balanced at all times. 'caused by each of the leaves being provided with a plurality of stops l34C (F ige) ar-` ranged preferably adjacent the guiding member. These stops are adapted to strile against the stops 12 zon the center piece 10 'and thus limit the movement of the leaf 19 lin one Adirection, said limitation causing the le'af to remain centrally of the 'pedestaL hfen the tivo `auxiliary leaves are used, as

shown in Fifg. 3, the same occupy a central position 'between the end members 23 andv 25 and directly over the pedestal. lmme diately before the table is closed after the auxiliary leaves have Vbeen placed in posi.- tion, the leaf 18 (Fig. 3) has `a space on -each side thereof. r1`his is cau-sed by the pins 29 engaging the slots or grooves 27 and the runners 17 engaging the end 5, the end 5 preventing movement in one direction and the pin 29 preventing movement in the opposite direction whereby the auxiliary leaf is held properly spaced. Upon the movement of the part 23 of the top toward the pedestal, the usual doWel pins 34 Will fit into suitable sockets in the auxiliary leaf 18, and then a continued movement of the part 23 will 'cause the leaf 18 to move over until the dowel pin 35 fits in a suitable socket in the leaf 19. 1n this Way the top of the table will be closed tightly and be in condition for use.

When 'it is desired to fold the leaves into the frame 3, as shown in Fig. 5, the parts 23 and are pulled until the same disengage the leaves 18 and 19. rllhe ends 31 and 32 are then folded over, as shown inv Figs. 2 and 7. As clearly shown in Fig. 8, when the ends are folded, however, the end 31 is sufliciently short to loosely fit between the sides 6 and 7. The depth of the frame 3 is such as to accommodate both of the leaves While the table is being used in a closed condition, as shown in Fig. 5, or to accommodate either of the leaves, as shown in Fig. 4.-.

From the construction land arrangementset forth, it will be 4observed that vthe pedestal always remains stationary on the floor regardless of the size of spread of the top. It will also be noted that the center of the top is lalways above the center of the pedestal when a single extra leaf is used or Whether a 'plurali-'ty of extra leaves are used.

An important feature of the invention is the arrangement of the parts 23 and 25 to permit the same to slide freely back and 1. In a vtable of the class described, la sup port, a frame rigidly secured to said supL port, said Vframe being 'formed With a 'crosspiece having` a plurality of notches therein, a plurality of supporting braces, a plura1- ity of leaves arranged on said supporting braces Within said 'frame and each lof said leaves being formed yof fold-able end mem'- bers and with guiding runners ceac-ting with the notches in said cross-piece for guiding the leaves to correct position When in an unfolded condition, `a top, and means associated With the top engaging said 'auxiliary leaves when in an unfolded condition for holding the same rigidly in posi-tion in order that the same may form part of the top.

. 2. In a table of the class described, a support, a divided top, means for slidingly mounting' each part of ysaid divided top, an auxiliary leaf, said auxiliary Vleaf being formed With a central bod-y 'and a pair of hinged members, said central body being provided With a plurality of guiding runners and a stop, a frame adapted to support said auxiliary leaf when in folded condition, said frame being provided With a cross bar having notches therein for guidingl said runners and for engaging said stop when the auxiliary leaf is in an unfolded condition, said stop causing said auxiliary leaf to be positioned centrally of the table top, and interlocking means for holding the parts of the top and said auxiliary leaf in alinement.

In a table of the class described, a support, a frame secured to said support, said frame being formed with a cross piece having a plurality of notches therein, a leaf ar ranged within said frame, said leaf being formed with foldable end members, and with guiding runners co-acting with the notches in said cross, piece for guiding the leaf to a correct position when in an unfolded position, a top, and means associated with the top and engaging said auxiliary leaf when in an unfolded condition for holding the same rigidly in position in order that the saine may form part of the table.

ln a table of the class described, a support, a top, an auxiliary leaf, said auxiliai-y leaf being' formed with a central body and a pair of hinged members, said central body being provided with a plurality of guiding runners and a stop, a frame adapted to support said auxiliary leaf when in a folded condition, said frame being provided with a cross bar having notches therein for guiding said runners, and for engaging said stop when the auxiliary leaf is in an unfolded condition, said stop causing said auxiliary leaf to be positioned centrally of said top, and interlocking means for holding the auxiliary leaf in alinement with said top.

In testimony whereof we have signed our names to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

RENZETTI LUIGI. RENZETTI AMINDO. lvitliesses:

OTTO GREENBERGER, VILLIAM EHRLIoI-I.

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